Amman, 25/5/2008, (Media & Communication Directorate - Royal Hashemite Court) -- His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday called on people to hold on to optimism and hope, emphasising that the Kingdom is on the right track towards achievement and prosperity.

In a speech to the nation on the 62nd anniversary of Independence Day on Sunday, King Abdullah said, “My optimism, hope and confidence in the future stems from my trust in Jordanian youth… from my belief in [people's] will and capability to meet challenges and make the future that we want for our homeland and the coming generations.”.

Her Majesty Queen Rania and Royal Family members were present at a celebration to mark the anniversary at Zahran Palace. An array of officials, community leaders and representatives from various sectors of the Kingdom also participated. King Abdullah II Official Website - News

I saw the event , no prince ali , rym , hamzah or noor but her younger sisters were there.

rania 's dress similar in style as the year before.

__________________His Majesty King Hussein Bin Talal was my role model all my life, loved him so much, may God bless his soul, and paradise will be his final destinationHis soul was too great to be contained by the camera's lens ,yet his images radiate his love for his family , his faith , his pride on his country and people the world over who shared his commitment to peace and his joy in life . Queen Noor

__________________His Majesty King Hussein Bin Talal was my role model all my life, loved him so much, may God bless his soul, and paradise will be his final destinationHis soul was too great to be contained by the camera's lens ,yet his images radiate his love for his family , his faith , his pride on his country and people the world over who shared his commitment to peace and his joy in life . Queen Noor

Is this the first time of celebrating Independence day that they have such a big celebrations? I dont recall seeing such ppictures or reading about fireworks etc. Rania looked really tired and pale at the event, hair looked a mess for the first time ( and I dont believe it was the style ). Pitty the other children did not attened.